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Merry Xmas Y'all! December Community Hub Edition

Lets get straight into it... no boring prologue:

Upcoming Events

Our Christmas Party!!! 🎄🎅

📌Brisbane, Australia December 4 @ 17:30

As the year winds down, it's time to unite and celebrate! We invite you to a festive soirée – the Blockchain Community Christmas Party of 2024.

Co-organized by Digital Economy Council Australia and ALL THINGS BLOCKCHAIN, we're making sure that this end-of-year bash is a memorable one!

🤝 Networking: Reconnect with old friends, forge new alliances, and reminisce about the crypto milestones of 2024.

🎉 Festive Fun: Expect a Christmas ambience, complete with music and the joyous spirit of the holidays.

Register now as ticket numbers are capped for this event :)

See you there!!

Online 

December 4: Ethereum L2 Architectures: Op, zkEVM, zkVM, and OpZk, Rollups & Validium,. The host, Peter Robinson, providing a detailed review of the Ethereum L2 ecosystem.

December 5: AI's Impact on Mental Health: Help or Harm? Join the discussion exploring the complex relationship between AI and mental health. With the rise of AI-driven tools like chatbots, are we helping or harming mental wellness? The speakers will examine both sides, from the risks of dependency and potential addiction to chatbots to ways AI can be used as a valuable tool for mental health support. From virtual therapy sessions to mood-tracking apps, discover the various ways AI is now intertwined with mental health and what this means for the future.

December 11: Seed phrases, derivation paths, private keys, accounts, and wallets. This talk will explain how seed phrases work and why they are secure, what a derivation path is and how these become sets of private keys and their associated accounts.

December 12: How to Build AI Skills For Your Career. It's important for all workers to learn AI. While tools like Chat GPT, Mid Journey, Claude, and others have taken the market by storm, skills such as prompting, development, and quality assurance will be especially critical as companies look to right-size their workforce and compete in a transformed economy.

December 14: Optimizing Product Lifecycle with Gen AI. Explore how artificial intelligence turbocharges product development, transforming ideation, launch, and post-launch evaluation.

Brisbane

December 1: Bitcoin Brisbane Christmas Party 2024. Ho Ho Hodl ... and a merry Bitmas to you all! Join Bitcoin and Blockchain Brisbane in their reserved area at Valley Hops Brewing for an afternoon of food, drinks and cheer, wrapping up 2024 and putting a bow on it!

December 4: Blockchain Community Christmas Party. As mentioned above, Our ATB Blockchain Community Christmas Party!!!

December 5: BrisJS x Techmas: The Ultimate Year-End Celebration!. Getting together with others in the tech community, to network and wrap up an amazing year of JS meetups - sharing the incredible skills and wisdom of speakers and attendees alike.

December 6: IT Social Brisbane | Data, Technology, Cybersecurity, IT Networking. For anyone interested in technology such as professionals, students, and job seekers. Also for those interested in breaking into a well-paid domain with a thriving remote work culture. Whatever your experience or background, come join them for discussions on data science, data analytics, machine learning, AI, web development, web design, programming, and more!

Perth

December 3: .NET9 End of year Meetup. With the fresh release of .NET 9, they'll be diving into the new features and highlights from .NET Conf. Whether you’re here for the latest updates, deep technical dives, or just the free pizza (no judgment!), this meetup promises something for everyone.

December 5: Perth BitDevs - Christmas Catch Up! The Monthly PerthBitDevs meet at Phat Brew in City West.

December 5: Perth z/OS Community Event. If you're a mainframe professional in Perth, come along for an evening of learning new things and networking!

Sydney

December 5: GEEQ talk: The Impact of Generative AI. Join Microsoft Reactor @ 5:30pm for an in-depth exploration of Generative AI, with three expert speakers, each tackling different aspects of this technology. Whether you're in tech or simply curious about AI's impact, this event will provide valuable insights into how Generative AI is shaping industries and unlocking new opportunities.

December 6: Lean Coffee Hour (Technology & Innovation). Sharing and learning from one another and talking about technology and the future of work. Emerged tech such as Web3 and AI are common talking points. Some of them are developers, designers and product managers. Some of them are CTO's, CIOs, consultants and researchers.

December 11: Hopes and Fears - How AI makes or breaks HR and L&D. According to an article by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) earlier this year, 40% of jobs are at risk through AI adoption. Goldman Sachs estimates around 300 million jobs could be negatively affected by new tech such as generative AI. On the other hand, AI is delivering ground-breaking efficiencies and productivity gains in HR and L&D, such as generating content and quizzes in training, using sentiment analysis in check-in tools, and streamlining performance management. A UK research company discovered that 7 out of 10 C-suite executives say enhancing their use of AI is a central priority for their business, with 49% revealing that their organizations have benefited the most—with increased financial returns—from AI integrations.

December 11: Microsoft AI Tour in Sydney. Join for the Microsoft AI Tour in Sydney, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with Microsoft experts, engineers, and industry leaders. This event is designed to help you dive deep into the latest AI technologies and learn how to leverage them to improve your workflow and build intelligent applications.


Melbourne

December 3: Elixir Melbourne Meetup. It is free to attend and welcoming developers of all levels. Learn something new, network, or maybe find a new job.

December 3: Melbourne Python. As the year comes to a close, it's time to reflect, celebrate, and connect with the amazing Python community one last time in 2024! Whether you've joined them throughout the year or this is your first meetup, join them in wrapping up an incredible year of Python discussions, discoveries, and fun.

December 5: Responsible AI Acceleration - Let's first identify the challenges. According to IDC research, by 2030, every dollar invested in business-related AI solutions and services is projected to generate $4.60 in value for the global economy. However, will Australia fully capitalise on this opportunity, or will other nations take the lead? Australia, you've got this.

December 6: IT Social Melbourne. For anyone interested in technology such as professionals, students and job seekers. Also for those interested in breaking into a well-paid domain with a thriving remote work culture.

December 6: Melbourne AI Enthusiasts. Come along and meet peers to explore the latest AI breakthroughs, with expert talks and hands-on demos. Network with fellow AI enthusiasts, researchers, and industry professionals.

Global Conferences 

📌Bengaluru, India, December 4-5, 2500+ attendees

India Blockchain Week (IBW) is India's flagship series of blockchain and web3 events, spanning from 2-8 December 2024 - a weeklong dedication to the decentralized ethos in India including prime web3 events such as ETHIndia, Polygon Connect, and many more.

📌Prague, Czechia, December 5-6

Emergence, crypto's newest conference, will debut this winter in Prague. Emergence is more than an event; it's a catalyst for innovation, a hub of new possibilities, and a showcase of the latest trends shaping the crypto landscape. Join us and be part of the collective action that's defining the future world of blockchain and digital currencies.

📌Baden, Switzerland, December 7,

📌Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 9-10, 6000+ attendees

Bitcoin MENA 2024. The Bitcoin Conference, produced by BTC Inc., is the world’s largest and most globally recognized conference brand dedicated to advancing the understanding and adoption of Bitcoin and blockchain technology. With a mission to foster collaboration and innovation, the conference brand brings together key stakeholders from across the global Bitcoin ecosystem to shape the future of Bitcoin and exhibit the latest developments, technology, and services.

📌Dubai, UAE, December 11, 3000+ attendees

Global Blockchain Show 2024 | Festival Highlights. Gear up for 2025. Join the Global Blockchain Show to hear insights from leaders, product experts, and innovators. Discover Web3 use cases and future predictions. ​

📌Taipei, Taiwan, December 12-14

​Join the movement as Taipei Blockchain Week celebrates the power of community and Taiwan’s role in shaping the global blockchain narrative. With the theme "Onboard," TBW2024 spans 5 Warehouses, 3 Stages, 200+ Speakers, and 60+ Sponsors/Partners, all dedicated to advancing Web3 adoption and innovation.

What Happened last month

November 13 we hosted: Let's Talk How to Not Get REKT: Best Practices for Web3 Security, sponsored by Hashlock. In this session, Fletcher Roberts and Jock Haslam shared essential strategies for protecting yourself and your assets and projects in the decentralised world of Web3. From smart contract vulnerabilities to the latest attack vectors, they gave us the best practices to stay secure and avoid getting rekt in the rapidly evolving blockchain ecosystem. Whether you’re a developer, investor, or enthusiast, we hope you enjoyed it, and see below to watch the recording.

Our recording of the event👇

On November 25, we hosted our monthly AMA online, with Mark Marsh, CEO at AI Wealth Pro, sharing his expertise in AI and crypto. With over 15 years of entrepreneurial experience and a deep background in tech and blockchain, Mark is a leader in innovation and automation in the crypto world, and he discussed with us how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of crypto. Discovering the role AI plays in revolutionizing the crypto landscape by leveraging data-driven insights and automating processes once controlled by human traders is a must listen for anyone curious about the AI-crypto related space:

Sponsor Spotlight

This months sponsor, is Hashlock, a long time sponsor of ATB, collaborating on countless events, they are the industry leading, blockchain cybersecurity, and smart contract auditing firm within Australia. Having more than $1.3B dollars secured on chain, over 200 audits completed, and dozens of partners to transform the blockchain and web3 industry, they are a trusted, independent, accessible company. They offer countless services, and audits in most area (blockchain, dApps, Rust, Solidity, Startups, web3, etc...), with a large team to find vulnerabilities, code mistakes, logic errors, and anything else your business may need in this industry. Visit their website, which is super cool and interactive to use. We love Hashlock, the services, events, and the support they give us, and we know you will too!

Let's Connect

Building Our Community, One Block at a Time – Let’s Build It Together!
- Your ATB Team

Hope you guys have a great Christmas, and look forward to seeing you in the new year!

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